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Accessory
Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 156 mm, QC-20 fitting
Mec23-156-20-AL
MEC23-156-20-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
156mm diameter.
Fitted with QC-20mm female connection…
327
Accessory
Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 246 mm, QC-20 fitting
Mec23-246-20-AL
MEC23-246-20-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
246mm diameter.
Fitted with QC-20mm female connection…
328
Accessory
Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 246 mm, QC-20 fitting
Mec23-246-20-AL
MEC23-246-20-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
246mm diameter.
Fitted with QC-20mm female connection…
329
Accessory
Compression Plate - Hardened Steel, 25 kN, 344 mm, QC-20 fitting
Mec23-344-20-St
MEC23-344-20-St :
Round compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for hard specimens such as metals, hard plastics, small stones and granules.
344mm diameter.
Fitted…
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Accessory
Compression Plate - Hardened Steel, 25 kN, 344 mm, QC-20 fitting
Mec23-344-20-St
MEC23-344-20-St :
Round compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for hard specimens such as metals, hard plastics, small stones and granules.
344mm diameter.
Fitted…
331
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Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 96 mm, QC-32 fitting
Mec23-96-32-AL
MEC23-96-32-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
96mm diameter.
Fitted with the QC-32mm female connection…
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Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 96 mm, QC-32 fitting
Mec23-96-32-AL
MEC23-96-32-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
96mm diameter.
Fitted with the QC-32mm female connection…
333
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Compression Plate Square, Aluminium, 150 x 150 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-150-AL
MEC36-150-AL:
Square compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 150 x 150mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
334
Accessory
20 kN Wedge Grip, QC-20 fitting
Mec243-20
MEC 243-20 Wedge Grip (body only):
A multipurpose self-tightening Wedge Grip with a lever arm for rapidly securing and releasing the specimen when testing.
Rated to 20 kN in tension with an opening of 0-16mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold…
335
Accessory
Small Single-action Vice Grip, 200 N, QC-20 fitting
432-264
A general-purpose Single-action Vice Grip.
Ideal for testing low force flat specimens. The open side design facilitates easy loading of thin, non-rigid samples, which are clamped in place.
Fitted with 30 mm x 30 mm flat-faced jaws and rated to 200 N in…
336
Accessory
Compression Plate Square, Aluminium, 350 x 350 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-350-AL
MEC36-350-AL:
Square compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 350 x 350mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
337
Case study
Peel strength of foam band on PPE face visors
Requirement
Face Shields (also known as Face Visors) are a vital PPE tool being used by front-line workers in the healthcare sector to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
338
Case study
Fast food tray crush testing
Requirement
As a supplier of fast food trays, the customer needed to make sure that the trays would withstand a certain lateral force without damage to ensure they did not break when being handled and loaded with food.
339
Case study
Box-forming and edge crush strength of cartons
Customised engineering example
The Box Crush Test (BCT) is commonly used to assess the effect of applying an axial top-load force upon the flat sides of carton boxes to simulate stacking them in a warehouse or during transportation.
340
Case study
Sports shoe cleats release torque
Requirement
A leading golf shoe supplier needed to measure the release torque of the interchangeable cleats in its range of sports footwear.
341
[Page extract]
Introduction to single rip trouser tear testing
Single rip trouser tear testing is a method used to measure a material’s ability to resist the propagation of a tear once it has started.
342
Case study
Tennis ball compression test
Requirement
The ITF (International Tennis Federation) invited Mecmesin to bid for a project to replace their outdated ‘Stevens’ test machine used to measure the force to ‘squash’ a tennis ball.
343
Case study
Aircraft brake unit spring testing
Requirement
The Aircraft Wheels and Brakes department at British Airways plc are responsible for the repair and overhaul of the aircraft brake units on the Boeing 737, 747, 757, 777 and Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
344
Case study
Cable duct strength testing
Customised engineering example
Our customer manufactures tubes and ducts for routing of cables and optical fibres. Installation of these uses blowing, pushing and pulling techniques.
345
[Page extract]
ASTM F2255-05
This test method is intended to provide a means for comparison of the adhesive strengths of tissue adhesives intended for use as surgical adhesives or sealants, or both, on soft tissue.
346
Case study
Cosmetics tube flip-cap attachment strength
Customised engineering example
Many flip-caps on flat-sealed cosmetics tubes are not designed for removal by the consumer under normal use.
347
Case study
Train sliding door slam force tester
Requirement
A portable device was specified for testing the force required to activate the inbuilt safety device when automatic doors close on trains.
348
Case study
Glass syringe Luer lock attachment pull-off
Customised engineering example
Polycarbonate Luer Lock adapters are push-fitted to glass syringe nozzles with a friction fit. Quality assurance demands that they cannot come free under normal use.
349
Case study
Display thin film coating 90 degree peel test
Requirement
The Thin Film Centre at University of Paisley conducts ground-breaking research into flexible displays and required the means to analyse the adhesion between films and their substrates.
350
Case study
Extraction testing of whisky stoppers
Requirement
To improve the quality and storage of their premium $1000 product, the R&D team at a leading Scottish whisky maker needed to optimise the design of their bottle stoppers.